Top 10 GCC power and water projects

Industrial infrastructure is essential for Al-Shuaiba, which is also has an advanced pier system for the local refinery industry.
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The six GCC nations are spending billions of dollars on the capacity expansion of their power and water networks. Population growth, industrial diversification and expansion have all added to the demand placed on supply. Growth in demand is being dealt with head on, resulting in some massive new projects, as well as substantial extension works.

Here, UME takes a look at the ten of the most valuable power and water projects from around the GCC.

Selection is based on estimated or actual value of the works. All projects are currently active jobs, ranging from the early tender stage through to the closing stages of construction and commissioning.

KUWAIT: Shuaiba North Power and Desalination Plant

The project for the construction of the Al-Zour Desalination Plant in Kuwait is split into two phases. Both phases will consist of 1500 MW of power capacity, with a combined water capacity of 125 million gallons per day. Parsons Brinckerhoff International has been appointed as the main consultant and the tender for the main construction contract of phase two has already been issued. The deadline for bid submission is 8 September 2009. An award for the main construction contract is expected to be announced in first quarter of 2010.

Main Contractor: Parsons Brinckerhoff International Incorporated
Actual value: US $1.27 billion

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